Day of the Dead in Madrid (Repost)

Richard

ziggy53

Día de los Muertos to you too, Richard.

For those who don't know the tradition, deceased children are celebrated on November 1st, while deceased adult family members are remembered/celebrated on November 2nd.

It's a way of commemorating both a person's life and their passing. Generally, there is both a celebratory component in the streets, and a somber component in Church.

In my town, with a large community of Latinos, it's a recognized event. My mother was a High School Spanish teacher and the High School itself also recognizes Día de los Muertos.

Richard

OK, so getting into the weeds a bit, Spain observes All Saints' Day on 1 November. AFAIK, nothing happens here on the next day. The official version is that it is to honor all saints of the Church, known and unknown. It is a national holiday and while some people bring flowers to the graves of loved ones, it doesn't command the public attention nearly as much as Easter.

Juano

I remember this shot from a long time ago. Good to hear from you!

pathfinder

Waay Cool image, Richard!

Richard

@Juano said:
I remember this shot from a long time ago. Good to hear from you!

Yeah, 2010. How time flies. Good to hear from you too, Cristóbal.

Richard

@pathfinder said:
Waay Cool image, Richard!

Cheers, mate. I had fun making it.

El Gato

A little late to the conversation but...wow.

A very well-conceived shot, executed perfectly.

Sending many messages on many levels....exactly what a good photo should do...evoke emotion, thought, and reaction.

Thank you for re-posting this one!

Richard

Thanks, Gato. Glad you liked it.

kurzvorzwoelf

Indeed, a powerful image. It's kinda sad to imagine this happening to anyone. Let me join Gato in thanking you for re-posting, I would have missed this wonderful photo otherwise.

Cornflake

Richard, I hadn't seen this one. It's well-conceived and moving. Thanks.

Richard

@kurzvorzwoelf and @Cornflake : Thanks guys. I'm glad you liked it.